Saxony is one of Germany’s most dynamic life science regions today. In particular, vibrant clusters are emerging primarily around the technology centers BIO CITY LEIPZIG and BioInnovationCenter Dresden.

REGENERATION ARTISTS

Saxony is one of Germany’s most dynamic life sciences regions. A specific focus is on innovative therapies in regenerative medicine. Physicians at Europe’s unique "Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD)," for example, are studying the "axolotl" salamander to find out how organs and limbs can be regrown.

Even more good ideas come to life in the minds of Saxony’s researchers and entrepreneurs. Read on.

Source: Vita34 AG, business unit BioPlanta

At a Glance - Life Sciences in Saxony

Saxony is one of Germany’s most dynamic life science regions today. About 350 companies committed towards biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology successfully cooperate with more than 30 research institutions. They focus on the fields of regenerative medicine (e. g. tissue engineering), diagnostics, molecular bioengineering, bioinformatics, long-term monitoring as well as implants and prostheses.

Vibrant clusters are active primarily around the technology centers BIO CITY LEIPZIG and BioInnovationCenter Dresden. On more than 35,000 square meters of floor space, the scientific and business communities are working hand in hand here – centrally located and in the immediate vicinity of research institutes and university clinics.

With the Saxonian Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT) in Leipzig and the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), two leading research centers for regenerative medicine are located in Saxony. In addition, three interdisciplinary innovation centers – B CUBE Dresden (molecular bioengineering), ICCAS Leipzig (computer-assisted surgery), and OncoRay Dresden (medical radiation research) – are also active in the region.

In Saxony, six universities provide specific bachelor’s and master’s programs of studies in the life science sector, for example, “Health Care Management” at the DIU – Dresden International University. High caliber interdisciplinary doctoral programs and graduate schools promote junior scientists – such as, for example, the doctoral program “IMPRS-CellDevoSys” (molecular cell biology, genetics) in Dresden or the graduate schools “BuildMoNa” (biomaterials) in Leipzig and “DIGS-BB” (biomedicine / bioengineering) in Dresden.

LIFE SCIENCES ATLAS SAXONY

The Life Sciences Atlas Saxony is the internet portal of all stakeholders of Saxony’s life sciences branch. The active platform presents contact data, the supply of and demand for innovative technologies as well as the services and cooperation requests of the stakeholders.

Alive and Kicking

The about 350 companies committed towards biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology focus on the fields of regenerative medicine (e.g. tissue engineering), diagnostics, molecular bioengineering, bioinformatics, long-term monitoring as well as implants and prostheses.

LIVING KNOWLEDGE

In Saxony, six universities provide specific bachelor’s and master’s programs of studies in the life science sector, for example, “Health Care Management” at the DIU – Dresden International University. High caliber interdisciplinary doctoral programs and graduate schools promote junior scientists – such as, for example, the doctoral program “IMPRS-CellDevoSys” (molecular cell biology, genetics) in Dresden or the graduate schools “BuildMoNa” (biomaterials) in Leipzig and “DIGS-BB” (biomedicine / bioengineering) in Dresden.

WHERE GOOD IDEAS GROW

With the Saxonian Incubator for Clinical Translation (SIKT) in Leipzig and the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), two leading research centers for regenerative medicine are located in Saxony. In addition, three interdisciplinary innovation centers – B CUBE Dresden (molecular bioengineering), ICCAS Leipzig (computer-assisted surgery), and OncoRay Dresden (medical radiation research) – are also active in the region.

VITAL NETWORKS

The objectives pursued by the life sciences networks in Saxony include the initiation of projects linking business and research, the procurement of services and knowledge as well as the use of synergies for the continued further development of the branch and showcasing regional competences. In particular, vibrant clusters have emerged primarily around the technology centers BIO CITY LEIPZIG and BioInnovationCenter Dresden.

We support Saxony.

Prof. Ezio Bonifacio

Director, Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) at Dresden University of Technology

"After having worked in London, in Perth/Australia, and in Milan, I came to Dresden in 2007. Here, I found the perfect environment for my research at the CRTD. When it comes to developing regenerative therapies, we benefit substantially from the interdisciplinary exchange. This applies both to the institute and the city’s scientific community."

Success Stories

A Salamander as Research Director - The Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD)

More than 300 axolotls live in the amphibian breeding plant at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) at Dresden University of Technology. By researching these masters of regeneration, it is possible to discover how precisely the replaced limbs are regrown.